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Safety Tip - Do not send money for Customs or import fees for gifts

Some dishonest individuals may ask for your address so they can send a laptop, camera, ipod or other gift to you. A short time later someone will contact you claiming that the gift is stuck in Customs and that you need to pay a fee to release the item from Customs. This is a scam. Customs agencies do not contact people and ask for fees to be sent by Western Union. Report anyone who asks you for money by clicking "Report Abuse" on their profile. NEVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU MEET ONLINE. NEVER SEND MONEY TO RECEIVE A GIFT.